When these homeowners first approached me to help them update their kitchen, the first thing that came to mind was to open it up. The house was over 70 years old and the kitchen was a small boxed in area, that did not connect well to the large addition on the back of the house. Removing the former exterior, load bearinig, wall opened the space up dramatically. Then, I relocated the sink to the new peninsula and the range to the outside wall. New windows were added to flank the range. The homeowner is an architect and designed the stunning hood that is truly the focal point of the room. The shiplap island is a complex work that hides 3 drawers and spice storage. The original slate floors have radiant heat under them and needed to remain. The new greige cabinet color, with the accent of the dark grayish green on the custom furnuture piece and hutch, truly compiment the floor tones. Added features such as the wood beam that hides the support over the peninsula and doorway helped warm up the space. There is also a feature wall of stained shiplap that ties in the wood beam and ship lap details on the island.

Custom cabinetry, a marble backsplash and chrome finishes create a clean and polished kitchen.
Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless l-shaped dark wood floor enclosed kitchen remodel in Detroit with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, metallic backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Denise Retallack
Trendy l-shaped kitchen photo in Other with flat-panel cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

This kitchen remodel in La Jolla features quartz counter tops, plenty of storage with custom cabinets, and a natural slate backsplash. By Mathis Custom Remodeling.

Bob Greenspan
Example of a mid-sized mid-century modern galley concrete floor and gray floor eat-in kitchen design in Kansas City with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, quartz countertops, gray backsplash, porcelain backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

This single family home sits on a tight, sloped site. Within a modest budget, the goal was to provide direct access to grade at both the front and back of the house. The solution is a multi-split-level home with unconventional relationships between floor levels. Between the entrance level and the lower level of the family room, the kitchen and dining room are located on an interstitial level. Within the stair space “floats” a small bathroom. The generous stair is celebrated with a back-painted red glass wall which treats users to changing refractive ambient light throughout the house. Black brick, grey-tinted glass and mirrors contribute to the reasonably compact massing of the home. A cantilevered upper volume shades south facing windows and the home’s limited material palette meant a more efficient construction process. Cautious landscaping retains water run-off on the sloping site and home offices reduce the client’s use of their vehicle. The house achieves its vision within a modest footprint and with a design restraint that will ensure it becomes a long-lasting asset in the community. Photo by Tom Arban

Inspiration for a transitional kitchen remodel in Minneapolis

Dining room - transitional dining room idea in Minneapolis

Inspiration for a transitional family room remodel in Minneapolis

Ohana Home & Design l Minneapolis/St. Paul Residential Remodeling | 651-274-3116 | Photo by: Garret Anglin
Bathroom - large shabby-chic style master gray tile, blue tile, multicolored tile and matchstick tile gray floor and slate floor bathroom idea in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, blue walls and a hinged shower door

Eat-in kitchen - traditional brown floor eat-in kitchen idea in New York with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, granite countertops, multicolored backsplash, slate backsplash, stainless steel appliances, two islands and black countertops

Alcove shower - mid-sized transitional master white tile and ceramic tile ceramic tile, black floor, double-sink and vaulted ceiling alcove shower idea in Other with shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops, a hinged shower door, white countertops and a built-in vanity

Finding a home is not easy in a seller’s market, but when my clients discovered one—even though it needed a bit of work—in a beautiful area of the Santa Cruz Mountains, they decided to jump in. Surrounded by old-growth redwood trees and a sense of old-time history, the house’s location informed the design brief for their desired remodel work. Yet I needed to balance this with my client’s preference for clean-lined, modern style. Suffering from a previous remodel, the galley-like bathroom in the master suite was long and dank. My clients were willing to completely redesign the layout of the suite, so the bathroom became the walk-in closet. We borrowed space from the bedroom to create a new, larger master bathroom which now includes a separate tub and shower. The look of the room nods to nature with organic elements like a pebbled shower floor and vertical accent tiles of honed green slate. A custom vanity of blue weathered wood and a ceiling that recalls the look of pressed tin evoke a time long ago when people settled this mountain region. At the same time, the hardware in the room looks to the future with sleek, modular shapes in a chic matte black finish. Harmonious, serene, with personality: just what my clients wanted. Photo: Bernardo Grijalva

This is a great house. Perched high on a private, heavily wooded site, it has a rustic contemporary aesthetic. Vaulted ceilings, sky lights, large windows and natural materials punctuate the main spaces. The existing large format mosaic slate floor grabs your attention upon entering the home extending throughout the foyer, kitchen, and family room. Specific requirements included a larger island with workspace for each of the homeowners featuring a homemade pasta station which requires small appliances on lift-up mechanisms as well as a custom-designed pasta drying rack. Both chefs wanted their own prep sink on the island complete with a garbage “shoot” which we concealed below sliding cutting boards. A second and overwhelming requirement was storage for a large collection of dishes, serving platters, specialty utensils, cooking equipment and such. To meet those needs we took the opportunity to get creative with storage: sliding doors were designed for a coffee station adjacent to the main sink; hid the steam oven, microwave and toaster oven within a stainless steel niche hidden behind pantry doors; added a narrow base cabinet adjacent to the range for their large spice collection; concealed a small broom closet behind the refrigerator; and filled the only available wall with full-height storage complete with a small niche for charging phones and organizing mail. We added 48” high base cabinets behind the main sink to function as a bar/buffet counter as well as overflow for kitchen items. The client’s existing vintage commercial grade Wolf stove and hood commands attention with a tall backdrop of exposed brick from the fireplace in the adjacent living room. We loved the rustic appeal of the brick along with the existing wood beams, and complimented those elements with wired brushed white oak cabinets. The grayish stain ties in the floor color while the slab door style brings a modern element to the space. We lightened the color scheme with a mix of white marble and quartz countertops. The waterfall countertop adjacent to the dining table shows off the amazing veining of the marble while adding contrast to the floor. Special materials are used throughout, featured on the textured leather-wrapped pantry doors, patina zinc bar countertop, and hand-stitched leather cabinet hardware. We took advantage of the tall ceilings by adding two walnut linear pendants over the island that create a sculptural effect and coordinated them with the new dining pendant and three wall sconces on the beam over the main sink.

Inspiration for a small craftsman master mosaic tile porcelain tile bathroom remodel in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, gray walls, an undermount sink and quartz countertops

Dedicated laundry room - mid-sized cottage slate floor dedicated laundry room idea in Other with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, blue walls and a side-by-side washer/dryer

Inspiration for a craftsman multicolored tile and stone tile slate floor alcove shower remodel in Los Angeles with a vessel sink, shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets and quartz countertops

Neff Cabinetry in high gloss lacquer and horizontal rift cut walnut with Etude stain. © Merle Prosofsky http://www.prosofsky.com/

This kitchen sanctuary is refined classicism layered with bold, artistic flair. Ivory cabinetry with matte black hardware, offers a clean and timeless foundation. The dynamic ceiling treatment, a textured, abstract print in slate tones—draws the eye upward, echoing the moody sophistication of the charcoal backsplash and inky black countertops. Natural light pours in from the central window, highlighting a curated display of ruby glassware that glows like jewels against the darker palette. The brushed gold faucet adds a layer of luxury, while a sculptural lamp in the corner softly illuminates, transforming utilitarian surfaces into gallery-like vignettes. An oriental rug on the hardwood floor injects vibrant reds and rich blues, warming the room and adding heritage charm. This is a kitchen designed for those who savor bold ambiance and soulful details.